Delicate Minced-Chicken Kebabs

Name: Delicate Minced-Chicken Kebabs (Chicken Galouti Kebab)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sunflower or canola oil; 1 tablespoon sunflower or canola oil; 1 onion, sliced; ½ teaspoon kabab chini (optional); 18 ounces chicken breast, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; ½ teaspoon garam masala powder; 4 cardamom pods; 1 teaspoon rose water; Handful of saffron strands; A few drops of mughlai meetha attar (optional); 1 teaspoon red chili powder; ½ teaspoon coriander powder; ¼ cup gram flour; Kosher salt; Ghee, for frying

Chicken Galouti Kebab

Preparation info

Yield:
10 to 15
kebabs

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

A tribute to the famed Lucknowi Galouti Kebabs, these Chicken Galouti Kebabs are exceptionally tender and richly spiced. The fine mince and aromatic spices create a luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth texture that elevates any meal.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sunflower or canola oil
1 onion, sliced
½

Asia
India
Starter

Method

Heat the oil in a preheated pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until caramelized. Turn off the heat and let cool. Set aside.

Pound the kebab chini, if using, in a mortar and pestle to create a fine powder. Set aside.

Add the chopping blade to a food processor, then add the chicken. Blend to make a smooth mince.

Add the caramelized onion, garlic,